Designing intuitive interfaces & future ready experiences
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Bates
I’m Dax Bates. I design digital products that make sense the first time you touch them. Fast prototyping, visual experimentation, and pushing what’s possible using AI to elevate the entire design workflow is what I do.
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My passion sits at the intersection of design, technology, and human behavior. I’m obsessed with turning complex ideas into simple, intuitive interfaces — the kind people enjoy using without thinking. Whether it’s rapid prototyping, motion design, or AI-assisted workflows, I focus on creating experiences that are functional, visually engaging, and meaningful.
I’m currently a senior at the University of Kansas studying Interaction Design, where I’ve developed a deep foundation in, usability testing, visual communication, and the utilization of AI in design.
Outside the classroom, I love pushing beyond traditional tools, experimenting with AI driven design, creating high fidelity prototypes, and exploring new ways to streamline digital products.
Figma
Modern interface design and prototyping tool
92%
Figma
Modern interface design and prototyping tool
92%
Figma
Modern interface design and prototyping tool
92%
Illustrator
Professional graphic software
74%
Illustrator
Professional graphic software
87%
Illustrator
Professional graphic software
74%
Slack
User interface design tool
80%
Slack
User interface design tool
83%
Slack
User interface design tool
80%
Assistant UI/UX Designer
SessionUp
2024 — Present
At SessionUp, I help design the next generation of scheduling and activity booking software. I help create high fidelity prototypes, shape user flows, and design clean, intuitive interfaces across onboarding, scheduling, and payments. I also support brand direction, video/UI assets, and use AI-driven tools to explore variations and accelerate iteration throughout the product lifecycle
Assistant UI/UX Designer
SessionUp
2024 — Present
At SessionUp, I help design the next generation of scheduling and activity booking software. I help create high fidelity prototypes, shape user flows, and design clean, intuitive interfaces across onboarding, scheduling, and payments. I also support brand direction, video/UI assets, and use AI-driven tools to explore variations and accelerate iteration throughout the product lifecycle
Assistant UI/UX Designer
SessionUp
2024 — Present
At SessionUp, I help design the next generation of scheduling and activity booking software. I help create high fidelity prototypes, shape user flows, and design clean, intuitive interfaces across onboarding, scheduling, and payments. I also support brand direction, video/UI assets, and use AI-driven tools to explore variations and accelerate iteration throughout the product lifecycle
Frelance Designer
Frelance
2022 — Present
As a freelance designer, I collaborate with clients to create modern, functional digital experiences and brand assets. My work ranges from interface design and component libraries to marketing visuals, websites, and high-fidelity prototypes. I focus on clarity, simplicity, and delivering designs that feel polished, purposeful, and ready for real users.
Frelance Designer
Frelance
2022 — Present
As a freelance designer, I collaborate with clients to create modern, functional digital experiences and brand assets. My work ranges from interface design and component libraries to marketing visuals, websites, and high-fidelity prototypes. I focus on clarity, simplicity, and delivering designs that feel polished, purposeful, and ready for real users.
Frelance Designer
Frelance
2022 — Present
As a freelance designer, I collaborate with clients to create modern, functional digital experiences and brand assets. My work ranges from interface design and component libraries to marketing visuals, websites, and high-fidelity prototypes. I focus on clarity, simplicity, and delivering designs that feel polished, purposeful, and ready for real users.
Graphic Designer & Visual Content Creator
ProCharger / Inovair
2024 — 2025
At ProCharger and Inovair, I supported the marketing and design teams by creating ads, graphic assets, and photography for digital and print campaigns. I also designed a full trade-show backdrop for Inovair, ensuring the visuals were bold, clean, and aligned with brand identity. My work helped strengthen the companies’ visual presence across multiple channels.
Graphic Designer & Visual Content Creator
ProCharger / Inovair
2024 — 2025
At ProCharger and Inovair, I supported the marketing and design teams by creating ads, graphic assets, and photography for digital and print campaigns. I also designed a full trade-show backdrop for Inovair, ensuring the visuals were bold, clean, and aligned with brand identity. My work helped strengthen the companies’ visual presence across multiple channels.
Graphic Designer & Visual Content Creator
ProCharger / Inovair
2024 — 2025
At ProCharger and Inovair, I supported the marketing and design teams by creating ads, graphic assets, and photography for digital and print campaigns. I also designed a full trade-show backdrop for Inovair, ensuring the visuals were bold, clean, and aligned with brand identity. My work helped strengthen the companies’ visual presence across multiple channels.
UI/UX Designer
TeacherZone
2022 — 2024
At TeacherZone, I contributed to the company’s marketing ecosystem by designing ads, icons, and supporting visual assets. I focused on creating clean, recognizable iconography and eye-catching ad visuals that communicated product value quickly and clearly across social media, web, and internal tools.
UI/UX Designer
TeacherZone
2022 — 2024
At TeacherZone, I contributed to the company’s marketing ecosystem by designing ads, icons, and supporting visual assets. I focused on creating clean, recognizable iconography and eye-catching ad visuals that communicated product value quickly and clearly across social media, web, and internal tools.
UI/UX Designer
TeacherZone
2022 — 2024
At TeacherZone, I contributed to the company’s marketing ecosystem by designing ads, icons, and supporting visual assets. I focused on creating clean, recognizable iconography and eye-catching ad visuals that communicated product value quickly and clearly across social media, web, and internal tools.
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FIGMA
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ILLUSTRATOR
FIGMA
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PHOTOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
BFA in Interaction Design
University of Kansas
2026
At the University of Kansas I focused on UI/UX design, interaction patterns, prototyping, and user research. Mastered skills in visual communication, design systems, video editing/ creation and creating intuitive digital experiences grounded in human centered principles.
BFA in Interaction Design
University of Kansas
2026
At the University of Kansas I focused on UI/UX design, interaction patterns, prototyping, and user research. Mastered skills in visual communication, design systems, video editing/ creation and creating intuitive digital experiences grounded in human centered principles.
BFA in Interaction Design
University of Kansas
2026
At the University of Kansas I focused on UI/UX design, interaction patterns, prototyping, and user research. Mastered skills in visual communication, design systems, video editing/ creation and creating intuitive digital experiences grounded in human centered principles.
Certificate in Entrepreneurship
University of Kansas
2026
Studied innovation, marketing, and business strategy with an emphasis on turning ideas into viable products. Gained experience in market research, customer discovery, and understanding how design aligns with business goals and real-world value.
Certificate in Entrepreneurship
University of Kansas
2026
Studied innovation, marketing, and business strategy with an emphasis on turning ideas into viable products. Gained experience in market research, customer discovery, and understanding how design aligns with business goals and real-world value.
Certificate in Entrepreneurship
University of Kansas
2026
Studied innovation, marketing, and business strategy with an emphasis on turning ideas into viable products. Gained experience in market research, customer discovery, and understanding how design aligns with business goals and real-world value.
80%
User Interface Design
80%
User Interface Design
80%
User Interface Design
93%
Interaction Design
93%
Interaction Design
93%
Interaction Design
95%
User Research
95%
User Research
95%
User Research
79%
Project Management
79%
Project Management
79%
Project Management
91%
Interactive Prototypes
91%
Interactive Prototypes
91%
Interactive Prototypes
83%
Company Branding
83%
Company Branding
83%
Company Branding
Looking to start a project or you need consultation? Feel free to contact me.
Looking to start a project or you need consultation? Feel free to contact me.
Looking to start a project or you need consultation? Feel free to contact me.